Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

This posting reflects

two openings

within the Talent Acquisition team. To ensure strong collaboration and connection with our business partners, this position must be

located near a Honda facility

or within a reasonable commuting distance. Honda facilities are located in

Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina .

About this Position :

We are seeking a skilled Recruiter to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting talent acquisition efforts across a variety of business and technical functions (e.g., engineering, IT, information security, human resources, accounting, and more). The Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruiting, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver exceptional service to candidates and hiring teams. The scope of this role may include local, regional, or North American recruiting strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities include :

Full Lifecycle Recruiting :

Manage the entire recruitment process from job requisition through onboarding.

Partner with hiring teams to understand position requirements and craft effective job descriptions.

Source, screen, and evaluate candidates to ensure alignment with both technical and cultural needs.

Conduct in-depth phone screens to assess skills, experience, and fit.

Collaborate with hiring teams to establish candidate criteria and hiring timelines.

Present qualified candidates to hiring teams, highlighting their strengths and alignment with organizational values.

Coordinate interviews and support the decision-making process.

Negotiate offers and guide selected candidates through the onboarding process

Sourcing Strategy :

Design and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.

Leverage job boards, social media, professional networks, and industry events to identify and engage potential candidates.

Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for recurring and high-priority positions.

Stay informed about emerging recruitment tools, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance sourcing effectiveness.

Represent the organization at career fairs and networking events to cultivate a diverse and qualified talent pipeline

Candidate and Client Experience :

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication and timely feedback.

Develop strong partnerships with hiring teams by understanding their talent needs and providing strategic recruiting support.

Serve as a trusted point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive and professional experience throughout the process

Event Support :

Provide travel support and participate in onsite college recruitment events :

2–3 Fall events

2–3 Spring events

1–2 Summer events

Approximately 30% of total travel is required.

Contribute to projects and initiatives related to strategic staffing and workforce planning.

Who we are seeking :

Required Work Experience :

Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience.

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Desired skills :

Proficiency in staffing, recruitment, and interviewing methods and processes.

Experience maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for all positions, with regular updates and reporting.

Ability to conduct effective intake meetings with hiring teams to define recruitment needs and expectations.

Skill in developing tailored pre-screening questions for specific job postings.

Expertise in leveraging social media platforms to implement effective sourcing and recruitment strategies.

Familiarity with multiple job posting platforms to maximize candidate outreach.

Experience sourcing and engaging passive candidates through targeted strategies.

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to staffing and recruitment practices.

Additional Position Factors :

Fast Paced

Approximately 30% of total travel is required

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards :

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth :

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings :

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.